Warehouse Operator - 1st Shift

Full job description

Join Land O’Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork, building vibrant communities along the way. We’re a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative, which means we work for one another—not Wall Street. We’re proud to rank a Top Workplace.

• Competitive compensation and rewards
• Best-in-class healthcare for you and your family
• Powerful savings programs
• Training and career progression

SHIFT: 1st Shift 5:00am-3:00pm, OT/Weekends as needed.

PAY:$22.92 per hour

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry-leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

• Coordinate inbound/outbound deliveries.
• Pack and load product using a forklift.
• Organize storage areas.
• Assist with cycle counts.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area.

• Basic computer skills.
• 6 plus months of manufacturing experience required.

• Age: 18 years or older.
• Critical Thinking:
  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Time Management:
  Showing up on time, reliably completing tasks by the deadline, and adapting to changes in deadlines and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Comprehension:
  Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safety:
  Ensuring the complete physical safety of oneself and one’s co‑workers at all times without exception.
• Coordination:
  Working well with others to meet team goals and adjusting to important changes.
• Active Learning:
  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Active Listening:
  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.
• Quality Control Analysis:
  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.
• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime.

• Three medical plan choices including HSA plan options.
• Vision & dental plan.
• Company‑paid Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability, parental leave, caregiver leave and emergency leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match and additional automatic contribution regardless of participation.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness program focused on Physical, Financial and Emotional Health with opportunity for cash incentives.

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug‑free workforce, including pre‑ and post‑employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.